On the Record: A journalistic view of hedge funds

Nell Mackenzie is the EMEA Hedge Fund Correspondent for Reuters, providing insight on hedge fund performance, while Will Wainewright heads Research at Hedgeweek and hosts the AFI podcast. They discuss the evolving landscape of hedge fund journalism and the delicate balance between transparency and trust post-2008 crisis. The duo highlights hedge funds' dual role in markets, examines the complexities of short selling using Wirecard's scandal, and reflects on the future challenges for hedge funds amid political changes and market downturns.